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TheraCare Manhattan
New York, New York

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) – Early Intervention
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Company: TheraCare
  • Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Hourly, & Fee-for-Service

About TheraCare

TheraCare has been a trusted provider of Early Intervention services across New York City for over 30 years. Our mission is to support children (birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays by providing high-quality therapeutic services in home and community-based settings. We are currently seeking Occupational Therapists who are passionate about helping young children thrive.

Position Overview

As an Occupational Therapist in the Early Intervention program, you will provide services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. You will work directly in the child’s natural environment to improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, and adaptive behavior, while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct occupational therapy services for children ages 0–3
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IFSP goals
  • Work collaboratively with families and interdisciplinary team members
  • Coach and educate caregivers to support therapy carryover at home
  • Maintain accurate records and comply with NYC Early Intervention documentation standards
  • Participate in IFSP meetings and case reviews as needed

What We Offer

  • Flexible scheduling options and geographic caseload clustering
  • Competitive rates
  • Mobile-friendly paperless documentation system
  • Professional development and CEU opportunities
  • Clinical support and mentorship available
  • Referral and retention bonus programs

Qualifications

  • Current NYS license and registration as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Degree from an accredited occupational therapy program
  • Experience working in home-based Early Intervention
  • Knowledge of Early Intervention standards and family-centered care principles
  • Strong communication, time management, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Reliable transportation to travel throughout the assigned borough

Physical Requirements

  • Hand dexterity ability (ability to operate mobile device, smart phone, computer)
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time
  • Ability to travel to various locations on a near daily basis
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time

*Rates are determined based on a combination of factors such as experience level, assignment location, service setting, and applicable program guidelines.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Fine motor skills developmentTreatment planningCaregiver educationIFSP meeting participation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (400 salary observations; 865 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) at TheraCare Manhattan a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 37 employers

14
<$110k
11
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k
4
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

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Ironside Human Resources · Fairfield, California

$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist II EX

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

Virtual Occupational Therapist

$82.50 per hour
+ 46 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About TheraCare Manhattan

Hospitals and Health Care
White Plains, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Professional development
CEU opportunities
Referral bonus
Retention bonus